Category Pasta
Authentic Pesto Genovese
This is it. The real thing. Made according to the very specific instructions of the Genoese Pesto Societies.
Pasta with Parmesan, Sage and Brown Butter
Pasta. Sage. Brown Butter. Parmesan. That’s it. This four ingredient pasta comes together in just a few minutes and is far greater than the sum of its parts.
Classic Chicken Marsala
This classic American-Italian Dish is comfort food at it’s best. Crank up the Pavarotti, uncork a bottle of wine, and prepare yourself for a meal that will challenge the best New York Italian hole-in-the-wall joint any day. Best part? Easy: 30 minutes start to finish.
Mussels and Chorizo in Spicy Garlicky Tomato Sauce
This dish combines the bold flavors of Italy and Spain. Simple to make, hearty and delicious, this will likely make it into your regular rotation.
Pesto with Penne, Roasted Asparagus and Grilled Chicken
Finally, the Pesto Pasta of My Dreams Assembling this pasta has four steps, all of which are super easy.
Penne Alla Vodka
Another beloved Italian-American Classic, this basic dish will rival anything you might get at your local red-and-white checkered tablecloth joint and comes together in about 30 minutes.
Ragù Bolognese
Step aside Marinara Meat Sauce, Ragù Bolognese is without doubt the Queen of Italian sauces. This stick to your ribs pasta will warm your heart and soul any time of year. So yeah, this takes 4-5 hours to make, but the good news is that using the oven-braise technique means that you don’t have to […]
Pasta with Shrimp and Lots of Vegetables
This simple pasta dish comes together in less than 30 minutes and is both healthy and delicious. Serve with whatever pasta you like and a nice hunk of garlic bread to mop up the sauce. A word on shrimp: That “fresh” shrimp you see on ice behind the glass case at your grocery store isn’t […]
Pesto Chicken and Broccoli with Penne Pasta
Because it is made from all fresh ingredients, this delicious dish rivals anything you would get at a high-end Italian restaurant but comes together in about 45 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend. If you’re looking for inspiration for dinner tonight, this is it. Difficulty: Easy Time: 45 minutes […]
Salmon Poached in White Wine with Penne and Asparagus
This delicious seafood pasta dish comes together in about 45 minutes, is simple to make and relatively inexpensive. Its clean, bright flavor profile yields a result greater than the sum of its parts and it is therefore both perfect for a weeknight dinner and elegant enough for a romantic dinner for two. Time: 45 minutes […]
The Intrepid Gourmet 